Verdict
The RM4,000 gap separates two very different tools. At RM103,800, the GAC GS3 is the five-seat B-segment SUV, with a 177 hp/270 Nm 1.5-litre turbo, 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 341-litre boot. The RM99,800 Wuling Porta EV is a two-seat commercial EV: its 101 hp motor, 41.9 kWh battery and 300 km range serve a 6.5 m3 cargo bay and 1,165 kg payload. For private and family use, the GS3 is plainly the more rounded choice; the Porta EV is for carrying goods, not people.
Pick the GAC GS3 if you need five seats, a 341-litre boot and the stronger 177 hp/270 Nm petrol drivetrain for private use.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if your work needs 6.5 m3 of cargo space, a 1,165 kg payload and a 300 km electric range.
Key differences
- Price: GAC GS3 RM103,800; Wuling Porta EV RM99,800.
- Seating: GAC GS3 has 5 seats; Wuling Porta EV has 2 seats.
- Powertrain: GAC GS3 has 177 hp and 270 Nm; Wuling Porta EV has a 101 hp and 180 Nm motor.
- Length: GAC GS3 is 4,410 mm; Wuling Porta EV is 5,010 mm.
- Cargo capacity: GAC GS3 has a 341-litre boot; Wuling Porta EV has 6.5 m3 of cargo volume and a 1,165 kg payload.
- Road tax: GAC GS3 is RM120 per year; Wuling Porta EV is RM50 per year.
GS3
- Five seats and a 341-litre boot.
- 177 hp, 270 Nm and a 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and adaptive cruise control.
- No stated cargo payload versus the Porta EV's 1,165 kg.
- Higher annual road tax at RM120 versus RM50.
- No electric-only 300 km range.
Porta EV
- 6.5 m3 cargo bay with 1,165 kg payload.
- 41.9 kWh battery and 300 km EV range.
- Dual sliding doors and 270-degree-opening barn doors.
- Only two seats versus the GS3's five.
- 101 hp and 180 Nm trail the GS3's 177 hp and 270 Nm.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or adaptive cruise control.
What the GS3 has over the Porta EV
What the Porta EV has over the GS3
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Porta EV's wheelbase is 400 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The GS3 is 50 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM103,800 | RM99,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM50✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,060/mo | RM1,020/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,978 | RM2,843✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,241 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.21 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM20,668 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 177 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 270 Nm at 1,400 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 101 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 180 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 300 km |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | — | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,410 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,960 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 1,370 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 47 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 341 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 195/70R15C |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 195/70R15C |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Leaf Springs (5-leaf) |
| Front Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Cargo 6.5 m3 (2,830 x 1,680 x 1,365 mm); payload 1,165 kg; GVW 2,730 kg; front disc / rear drum brakes |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Front Passenger) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | — | Brake assist, traction control, VDC/VSC, low-speed pedestrian alarm; 83% ultra-high-strength steel cage-type body |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Halogen |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Front Passenger Seat | 2 Fabric Seats, 4-way Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 1 Rear USB | USB Port |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | Yes |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyed Ignition |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Central Locking (Integrated Key) |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Barn Doors, 270-degree Opening |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Dual Sliding Side Doors (777 mm) |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Rotary gear selector; dual sliding side doors (777 mm); 8-inch head unit in English, Chinese and Malay; 7 kW wallbox (RM3,500) free with early-bird bookings, along with a three-pin charger and 3-year/60,000 km scheduled maintenance |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Is the GAC GS3 or Wuling Porta EV better?
The GAC GS3 is better for private or family transport because it has five seats, a 341-litre boot and more driver-assistance equipment. The Wuling Porta EV is better only when commercial hauling is the priority, thanks to its 6.5 m3 cargo bay and 1,165 kg payload.
What is the price difference?
The GAC GS3 costs RM4,000 more than the Wuling Porta EV. The difference is small, but the vehicles serve different jobs: the GS3 carries five people, while the Porta EV carries two occupants and up to 1,165 kg of cargo.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Wuling Porta EV has lower annual road tax at RM50, compared with RM120 for the GAC GS3. The Porta EV is electric, while the GS3 uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine.